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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 333.44 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 333.44 and 168.12 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 333.44 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/333.44 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 333.44 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 56,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057.93/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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